I only watched the first set and the highlights, but I noticed something that
should definitely be noted.
From all that I have seen of Alcaraz's game, it's his whole package that stands out.
That is, there isn't one particular shot or aspect of his game that shines above all the rest..
For Alcaraz, the sum of the parts is greater than the whole.
For example, teeing off from the baseline, Zverev has the definite advantage.
Zed's shots are more penetrating and he has far greater ease with his strokes.
Zed also has the advantage in the service department because of his height.
Alcaraz obviously has the advantage in the speed/court coverage department.
And of course his age gives him an advantage for endurance.
Despite Alcaraz's generous use of drop shots (he should use them even more often)
he still wasn't able to go toe-to-toe with Zed from the baseline.
So what does Alcaraz have to do against such a player to win b.o.5?
MIX IT UP MORE! Slice, dice, left right, drop etc. etc. rinse and repeat.
But don't get into long baseline rallies.